Pekin Daily Times

Pekin Daily Times Serving Tazewell and Mason counties for more than 130 years.

The Pekin Daily Times is a politically independent daily covering events and issues in Tazewell county, and is published Monday to Saturday. The Daily Times is the only media outlet with a full-time staff dedicated to covering news in Pekin and Tazewell County.

A Peoria woman has filed for an emergency order of protection against her ex-husband, a former Creve Coeur police chief....
09/10/2026

A Peoria woman has filed for an emergency order of protection against her ex-husband, a former Creve Coeur police chief. She has also filed for a stalking/no contact order against a former Creve Coeur deputy police chief.

A Peoria woman has filed petitions against a former Creve Coeur police chief and former deputy chief, accusing them of using Flock cameras to stalk her.

Here are the nine places in Tazewell County that had no violations in July. Three were in East Peoria, two in Tremont, t...
09/01/2026

Here are the nine places in Tazewell County that had no violations in July. Three were in East Peoria, two in Tremont, two in Mackinaw, one in Washington and one in Pekin.

Out of about 30 establishments inspected in July, the Tazewell County Health Department found nine that had no violations.

"The Village Board and I deemed these changes to be in the best interest of the Village,” the mayor said in a statement.
08/27/2026

"The Village Board and I deemed these changes to be in the best interest of the Village,” the mayor said in a statement.

The Creve Coeur Village Board voted unanimously to accept the resignations of the police chief, deputy police chief, and one police officer Wednesday.

This 2016 Pekin HS graduate has been honored as one of the top social media creators in the area.
08/25/2026

This 2016 Pekin HS graduate has been honored as one of the top social media creators in the area.

Carlos Wyant, creator of Illinois Storm Community on Facebook, said the group "has helped bring together so many people."

After one day of bus service Wednesday, Pekin Public School District 108 has canceled classes for the rest of the week.
08/20/2026

After one day of bus service Wednesday, Pekin Public School District 108 has canceled classes for the rest of the week.

Pekin Public School District 108 canceled two days of classes after experiencing bus transportation issues on the first day of school.

An eight-year legal battle over pollution is over.
08/19/2026

An eight-year legal battle over pollution is over.

A Pekin ethanol plant will pay fines and fund wetland restoration after a long battle over river pollution.

Nine places had no violations during Tazewell County Health Department inspections
08/14/2026

Nine places had no violations during Tazewell County Health Department inspections

Out of 32 Tazewell County food service establishments inspected in July, nine had no violations and one had five violations or more.

Freddy's and Faire Coffee were among the 8 Tazewell County places that had no violations in their inspection from the He...
08/07/2026

Freddy's and Faire Coffee were among the 8 Tazewell County places that had no violations in their inspection from the Health Department.

These eight businesses had no violations during inspections from the Tazewell County Health Department.

These 21 individuals are the top athletes to ever play at Pekin High School.
08/06/2026

These 21 individuals are the top athletes to ever play at Pekin High School.

Here's a look at the top 21 athletes to come out of Pekin High School over the years compiled by the Journal Star sports department.

Best and worst food inspections for Tazewell County in July
08/06/2026

Best and worst food inspections for Tazewell County in July

Out of Tazewell County food service facilities inspected in June, eight had no violations while three had five violations or more.

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